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Ernest

Pennsylvania · 501 residents · 0.23 sq mi
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Ernest has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,058. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $36,100. Households here earn about 47% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
501
Unchangedsince 1990
from 501 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,178 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2,178 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.2
Unchangedsince 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2873514164805451990201020202024Ernest
2024366
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,058
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,951
+45%since 1990
from $7,539 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.8%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$493
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $359 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 83.4% in 1990
21.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+35%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(495)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(487)
Black1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score5%(25)
Diversity Score
5
+68%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.8%
+12.5 ptssince 1990
from 62.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
−5%since 1990
from 19.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ernest, Pennsylvania?

Ernest, Pennsylvania has about 501 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ernest, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Ernest, Pennsylvania earns about $21,058 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ernest, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Ernest, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $36,100, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in Ernest, Pennsylvania?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ernest, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ernest, Pennsylvania?

About 19.8% of people in Ernest, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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